VIctim Assistance Ministry

Doris May, Victim Assistance Officer and Head of Pastoral Response Team, This number is to be used within Indiana to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse. (765) 464-4988

Who Should Make Reports

Victims of child sexual abuse by a person ministering on behalf of the Church

Persons with a suspicion that a child may be sexually abused by a person ministering on behalf of the Church

Persons concerned about violations about our Code of Conduct regarding appropriate behavior with children by any person ministering on behalf of the Church

How to Make a Report

Indiana law requires that any individual who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of abuse or neglect must report immediately to:

The local Child Protection Services agency (Hotline: 800-800-5556); or

A local law enforcement agency.

Under Indiana law, it is a criminal act not to make such a report. This law applies to
all adults without exception.By Phone: